Cookie Policy
Last Updated: January 1, 2024
Introduction to Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, or other device when you visit a website. They are used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to site owners. Cookies serve various purposes such as remembering your preferences, analyzing how users interact with sites, and providing advertising that is relevant to your interests.
Types of Cookies Used on This Website
This website uses several types of cookies for different reasons:
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Necessary Cookies: These are essential for the operation of our website. They enable you to navigate the site and use its features, such as accessing secure areas. Without these cookies, services you have asked for cannot be provided.
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Performance Cookies: These cookies collect information about how visitors use a website, for instance, which pages visitors go to most often, and if they get error messages from web pages. These cookies do not collect information that identifies a visitor; all information collected is aggregated and therefore anonymous. We only use these cookies to improve how our website works.
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Functionality Cookies: These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your user name, language, or the region you are in) and provide enhanced, more personal features. These cookies can also be used to remember changes you have made to text size, font changes, and other customizable aspects of the site.
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Targeting/Advertising Cookies: These cookies are used to deliver content that is more relevant to you and your interests. They may be used to deliver ads that are more relevant to you, or to limit the number of times you see an advertisement. They remember that you have visited a website and this information may be shared with other organizations such as advertising networks.
Managing or Deleting Cookies
If you wish to manage, delete, or block cookies, you can do so through your browser’s settings. Each browser differs, but consult the ‘Help’ menu of your browser for precise instructions on blocking and deleting cookies. You can also visit www.aboutcookies.org for comprehensive information on how to manage and delete cookies across a variety of browsers. Please note that if you disable cookies, some functionality of the website may be affected.
Third-Party Cookies
Our website may use third-party service providers to analyze user information or to host user-generated content. These third parties may place their own cookies on your device, and we advise you to check the privacy policies of these third parties for information regarding their use of cookies.
Consent and Control
By using our website, you consent to the placement of cookies on your device as described in this Cookie Policy. You can provide and withdraw your consent to the use of cookies at any time by adjusting your cookie settings via our website’s privacy center. In addition, you can opt-out from third-party advertising cookies through platforms like the Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) or the Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA).
Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time in response to changing legal, technical, or business developments. When we update our Cookie Policy, we will take appropriate measures to inform you, consistent with the procedures mandated by applicable privacy laws. You can see when this Cookie Policy was last updated by checking the ‘Last Updated’ date displayed at the top of this policy.
Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns about our use of cookies, please contact us at:
This Cookie Policy is made in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), ePrivacy Directive, and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). We are committed to protecting your personal data and ensuring transparency about our use of cookies.